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Rental averages for both reinforced concrete (RC) and wood-frame (WF) multi-family properties in Japan’s major cities rose in February...

The Japan Housing Finance Agency (JHF) announced on March 21st that since the launch of its "Flat 35 Childcare Plus" program on February...

On March 21st, popular YouTube channel Wendover Productions uploaded a 20 minute documentary titled “Why Japanese Railways Win”; a deep...

On March 12th, Tokyu Fudosan announced the construction completion of Branz Chiyoda Fujimi , a flagship luxury condominium in Tokyo’s...

Tokyo’s 23-ward condominium rental index reached 124.71 in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a 2.59-point increase from the previous...

On March 19th, Keio University professor and former Bank of Japan board member Sayuri Shirai shared insights talking to CNBC’s Squawk Box...

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced on March 18th that the average land price for all uses...

The Nikkei Shimbun reported on March 14th that the Japanese government has announced an eight-year delay in the extension of the Hokkaido...

The Japan Housing Finance Agency (JHF) announced on March 14 that new housing loan disbursements by financial institutions for the...

The average rent for small-sized, brand-new condos in Tokyo’s central 5 & 23 wards reached a record high in the second half of 2024,...

Speaking to CNBC Street Signs on March 12th, Martin Schulz, chief policy economist at Fujitsu, discussed Japan's strategy to counter...

Myoko Kogen, one of Niigata’s premier tourist destinations, is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment spearheaded by a foreign investment...

On March 10th, the Real Estate Information Network Systems (REINS; pronounced “rains) released the February 2025 Greater Tokyo Area (GTA)...

On March 6th, the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (known as Rengo), announced that its member unions are pushing for an average wage...

The WORLD TOWER RESIDENCE (all caps on purpose as it is the way the building is named), a 46-story residential high-rise with 389 units,...

Updated with news footage of signing ceremony and new partnership agreement date. On March 4th, the Nikkei Shimbun reported  that...

In mid-February, property portal Kenbiya analyzed rental yields for strata-title condos, wood-frame whole buildings, and reinforced...

On March 3rd, Daiwa House Industry announced the sales launch of "THE STATELY" (all caps on purposes), a premium three- to four-story...

Japan’s housing starts continued to contract in January, with new starts falling for the ninth consecutive month, according to data...

Looking for a truly unique winter experience in Japan? At Restaurant Kamakura Village  in Nagano, you can enjoy a hot meal inside a real...